By Roger Dixon BVM&S MRCVS Ashbrook Equine Hospital.
Artificial insemination (AI) is a well-established assisted-breeding technique. It involves a veterinary surgeon or qualified AI technician depositing semen into the uterus of the mare at the optimum time to allow fertilisation of her egg. It is widely used in show-jumpers, dressage, eventing and pleasure horses. … [Read more...]

By Roger Dixon BVM&S Cert AVP(ESM) MRCVS Ashbrook Equine Hospital
The Normal Foal
The normal newborn foal will attempt to right itself within the first few seconds following birth and should stand by 1 hour. The foal will then start to search for the udder and should suck from the mare by 2 hours. The normal foal will nurse 5-7 times an hour and often lie down between … [Read more...]

By Roger Dixon BVM&S Cert AVP(ESM) MRCVS - Ashbrook Equine Hospital.
It is hard to believe that the 2017 breeding season is almost upon us! Brood mares throughout the country are steadily getting bigger, and owners are preparing for the new arrivals. The build-up to foaling can be a stressful time, but careful planning and preparation can help to give the mare owner the … [Read more...]

Robinson Animal Healthcare offers some practical advice on successful bandaging, including a few important guidelines to follow to improve your technique.
Bandaging Made Simple
Why bandage?
Bandaging is used for several reasons and knowing how to do it well is important. When applied correctly, a bandage can assist in the healing process of an injury, but if applied … [Read more...]

Do you know what is normal in terms of your horse's vital health signs? In the case of an emergency this knowledge can prove vital. Here Robinson Animal Healthcare explains…
Vital Signs
If your horse suffers an injury or is unwell, do you know how to test your horse’s vital signs to enable you to spot a problem early or pass on valuable information to your vet before he … [Read more...]